Best OpenWrt routers
Hand-picked recommendations for specific needs. Every pick explains why, and the criteria are listed on each page.
Best OpenWrt Routers for 2026
Our top OpenWrt routers right now, from the easy all-rounder to the multi-gig enthusiast board.
7 picks
Best OpenWrt Routers Under $100
Affordable routers with official OpenWrt support, and the compromises each one makes.
6 picks
Best OpenWrt Routers for VPN
Routers with the CPU headroom to run WireGuard or OpenVPN for the whole network.
5 picks
Best OpenWrt Wi-Fi 6 Routers
Wi-Fi 6 routers with open-source drivers and official OpenWrt support.
6 picks
Best OpenWrt Routers With 2.5 GbE
Routers with multi-gig ports for internet connections faster than 1 Gbit/s.
5 picks
Best OpenWrt Wi-Fi 7 Routers
Wi-Fi 7 routers with official OpenWrt support, and what still needs work.
3 picks · Reviewed Oct 9, 2026
Best OpenWrt Travel Routers
Pocket-sized routers for hotels, trains and RVs that run official OpenWrt.
4 picks · Reviewed Oct 9, 2026